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Roen

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROON /ˈrun/Medium

Meaning: Sacred nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Roen is listed as a Dutch name with the meaning 'sacred name'. It is rare, short, and softly modern.

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Origin MediumDutch

MeaningSacred name

U.S. rank (2024)#1741 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 938

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roen is recorded as a Dutch name carrying the sense 'sacred name'. Beyond that the trail is thin, so the most honest description is a brief one: a short, uncommon name with a quiet, contemporary sound.

With no widely documented bearers, Roen reads mostly on its own merits, an easy two-syllable name that pairs cleanly with many surnames.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Roen is 'sacred name', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Roen — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roen mean?

Roen is usually explained as meaning 'sacred name' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Roen?

It's commonly said ROON /ˈrun/.

Is Roen a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Roen is used as a boy name.

How popular is Roen?

In 2024, Roen ranked #1741 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.